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Default Garageline Xpipe/Midpipe Review/Setups **PICS/Videos**

**UPDATE 09/16/14** Installed a Top speed Axle Back in place of the Garageline Axle back to compare the sounds and tones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://?v=ZwFYs1kv0xc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=?v=XyA7-6OKSW0

**UPDATE: 08/15/2014** Ordered the Axle back Muffler Section, I now have the full Garageline Catback Exhaust Links to videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=?v=soiZOuhN5dk&index=2&list=UUYU1fbBw44EUkTrkV2Ucr mA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=?v=dg_o7u-hP2k

If those aren't working try this

370z Garageline Exhaust Cold Start: 370z Garageline Exhaust Cold Start - YouTube

370z Garageline Exhaust Revs/Pulls: 370z Garageline Exhaust Revs/Pulls - YouTube

I LOVE the sound of this exhaust. It is relatively quiet so its perfect for those who are looking for a nice deep tone, and smooth sound without the over bearing sound, or drone. there is ZERO drone in this exhaust. The tips are perfect IMO. I recommend this to anyone. Butt Dyno approved as well. I am working on getting the dyno results for it. and will update this thread with the results.


**7/23/14** So ill introduce this saying the guinea pig car is my 2010 Sport Touring 7at 370Z. 100% stock. This is the second 370Z I have owned and the 4th Z I have owned. My other 370Z went through 6 different exhaust configurations. I am speaking with confidence in this product.

Review Item: GarageLine 370z Xpipe & midpipes only. **not their axle back section** Ordering was a very smooth transaction. I honestly had never heard of this exhaust until another member here mentioned it to me. *Roddy1*

Upon asking the Garageline owner about the X pipe and mid pipes he responded next day with prices on everything I wanted, and how much it would cost to ship to Hawaii. Shipping isn't cheap, but he gave me a great deal and even threw in some hood dampers with my order. And as I am writing this him and I are talking about getting the axle back muffler section and/or testpipes ordered as well. Im Very happy with his customer service.

Arrival of parts: Everything was packed very tight and neat. More packing peanuts weight than the exhaust weight.(figuratively) As well as everything being wrapped in plastic and bubble wrap. There was no damage, no scratches or punctures. Packing was great. Then I pulled out the midpipes. These were so shiny. I couldn't believe it. I then pulled out the Xpipe. Absolutely beautiful pieces of exhaust. Looks to be very highly polished and we'll put together. I was very impressed. I then started taking pictures of the exhaust. Inside and out. I took pictures of the outside bends, the flanges, the xpipe, the inside of the flex pipe, the inside of the resonators and where the X pipe meets so all of you can see what they look like and see that for what you pay for this combo, your getting a quality product.

Installation day: upon the first part of removing my stock exhaust (I have removed the exhaust on many of these multiple times.) It went quite smoothly. And everything was off the car within 20 -30 min Includingthe time it took to get the car on jack stands. Then I layed out the stock exhaust, and compared it to the new garageline pipes. Major difference. The 2.5" piping made the stock exhaust look even smaller than it is. The smooth bends of the pipe of the Garageline pipes compared to the stock exhaust was soo much better. The flanges are much thicker. The design is great. Putting this exhaust on went just as smoothly taking the stock exhaust off. If not easier. All the nuts, bolts, gaskets were included. Once everything was on I did the washer mod with the stock muffler to see how much of a difference in sound it made over the stock ypipe and mid. And it is crazy. I'll post the first start video. Then after doing that I re attached the rear muffler and the exhaust is now slightly louder and MUCH deeper than stock. I can most definitely feel a little gain down low and mid range. But not getting a tune until I finish the exhaust and Intake of the car. If you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I am very happy and extremely satisfied with the choice I made. I hope it helps some of you make yours up as well. This was a great experience and the product is absolutely awesome.

And now for the pics!!

Xpipe and Midpipe unwrapped
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Midpipes (outside)
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Resonators (inside)
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Welds
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Flex Pipe (inside)
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Xpipe Merge (inside)
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Flex Pipe (outside)
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Xpipe merge (outside)
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Xpipe Top view
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Stock to Garageline exhaust comparison
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Mid pipe to Axle back
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Cats to (X)/Ypipe openings
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Installed and tidied up ready for first start.
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